science and technology

The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) welcomes the inclusion of ocean science in four topics identified by G7 science ministers for further cooperation: www.bmbf.de/files/English_version.pdf.

The spread of oil spills and marine pollution through the world’s oceans can now be simulated on computer models developed by the National Oceanography Centre to help the marine industry manage and measure risk.

New research using National Oceanography Centre data reveals that sea levels north of New York City rose by nearly 13cm in two years.

A fleet of seven robotic vehicles were launched into the ocean off southwest England this week, in the most ambitious project of its kind in Europe. The vehicles are aiming to travel up to 300 miles over the next 20 days, and will be collecting scientific data about ocean processes and marine life.

A team of scientists and engineers from the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) is heading to the USA to take part in a high-profile international competition to develop pH sensors to measure changes in the acidity of the ocean.

Tuesday, 16 September 2014 from 09:30 to 16:00 (BST), National Oceanography Centre, Southampton

A team of thirteen scientists, including seven NOC researchers, recently completed a two week expedition on the RV Celtic Explorer, where they made new discoveries relating to the geology and biological habitats of the south-eastern slope of Rockall Bank.

The National Oceanography Centre welcomes the launch by Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) of a new UK-funded satellite – TechDemoSat-1 – that provides a valuable opportunity for in-orbit validation of new instruments to monitor the Earth from space.

Two ocean-going unmanned vehicles designed for long endurance scientific research were showcased at the National Oceanography Centre to potential users from across the marine scientific community, defence industry and broader marine industries.

All scientists and developers of marine technology who would like to carry out research or trial new or existing prototypes at open ocean observatories, with full financial and logistical support, must act fast in order to apply for this extraordinary opportunity.